1997 Honda NSX vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda NSX would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1997 Honda NSX. (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1237 kg more than 1997 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda NSX. 2010 Maybach 57 has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1997 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda NSX | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Honda | Maybach |
| Model | NSX | 57 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1498 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
